Lighthouse vs Simply White paint color comparison

Lighthouse vs Simply White

LighthouseBenjamin MoorevsSimply WhiteBenjamin MooreΔE 17.8 — Distinct difference

Lighthouse and Simply White come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Lighthouse belongs to the beige-yellow family and Simply White to the beige-white family. The 7-point LRV gap — 90 for Simply White vs 83 for Lighthouse — means Simply White will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 17.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Lighthouse
Benjamin Moore · 2018-60
LRV82.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2018-60
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Simply White
Benjamin Moore · OC-117
LRV89.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-117
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Lighthouse vs Simply White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lighthouse on one side and Simply White on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.